Authorities say Webster is one of three suspects who took part in the string of crimes Tuesday, Feb. 5. Police last week announced the arrests of Tamica Hall and Rayford Mitchell in connection with the crimes.

Collier provided this account of what happened:

About 10 p.m., Selma patrol officers were advised to be on the lookout for a stolen vehicle out of Valley Grande, which was later determined to have been taken during a carjacking.

Within twenty minutes, officers were also dispatched to a robbery of an individual in the parking lot of Winn Dixie on Dallas Avenue in Selma. Investigators were already in the area and quickly obtained a description of the suspect and the vehicle they were driving. They also determined that the suspects were armed with an AK-47 rifle, which matched the weapon used in the carjacking in Valley Grande.

Selma officers spotted the suspect vehicle at a convenience store on Citizens Parkway. One suspect, later identified as Hall, was taken into custody on scene at the convenience store without incident. Two additional suspects fled on foot.

Additional Selma officers saw the fleeing suspects as they arrived on scene and engaged both suspects in a foot pursuit. One suspect, later identified Mitchell, was running with a pistol in his hand. After a lengthy foot pursuit, the suspects crossed Juniper St. and into the parking lot of Addison Way Apartments.

The officer in the lead of the pursuit confronted Mitchell, who was armed, at a fenced area behind the apartments. Mitchell refused the officer’s multiple verbal commands to surrender and show his hands.

The officer fired one shot. Mitchell was not struck but did immediately surrender. Mitchell was taken into custody, but the third suspect escaped. Investigators recovered a 9 mm pistol with a 25-round extended magazine that Mitchell was brandishing during the foot pursuit.

Collier and additional investigators responded to the scene. The State Bureau of Investigation was requested to review the officer discharging his firearm while apprehending the suspect.

Mitchell was charged with first-degree robbery, first-degree receiving stolen property, second-degree receiving stolen property, and attempting to elude. Mitchell was booked into the Dallas County Jail with no bond for the robbery charge.

Hall was charged with first-degree robbery, first-degree receiving stolen property, and second-degree receiving stolen property. He, too, was booked into the jail on no bond.

Collier said the vehicle driven by the suspects was determined to be stolen, and investigators recovered a stolen AK-47 from inside the vehicle. The investigation is ongoing, and police are trying to identify the third suspect.

A judge later set their bonds at $2 million each. They have preliminary hearings set for March 5.

Collier on Monday said Selma investigators have been in touch with Webster’s family and have given him several opportunities to surrender. “Webster has refused to peacefully surrender,’’ Collier said. “So, at this time, Selma PD considers him armed and dangerous and he is actively evading law enforcement.”

“He has used a ruse of surrendering on several occasions. He has even lied to his family about his plans his plans to turn himself in,’’ the chief said. “So, considering the violent crime spree that he participated in and the fact that he fled from law enforcement, we have no choice but to treat him as a threat to public safety.”

Collier said they are committed to doing everything in their power and using every resource to take Webster into custody. “Our message is clear: we will not allow this dangerous individual to hurt any citizen of our community or one of our officers,’’ he said. “Additionally, we will charge anyone that aids or abets him in avoiding detection."

Anyone with information regarding Webster is encouraged to call Selma Criminal Investigations Division at 334-874-2125, Dallas County Crime Stoppers at 334-877-3530 or any local law enforcement agency. Webster is known to frequent the Marion Junction community, Selma and the surrounding area.